Nonprofit · EIN 76-0380602
AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,205,049 | $8,744,333 | -$1,539,284 | $57,620,103 | $35,972,535 | $21,647,568 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,106,297 | $16,474,178 | -$1,367,881 | $63,652,158 | $43,628,114 | $20,024,044 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,964,102 | $13,906,560 | -$2,942,458 | $87,241,602 | $64,405,768 | $22,835,834 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,883,921
- of which government grants
- $2,395,710
- Program service revenue
- $3,059,250
- Investment income
- $528,042
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $349,364
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,797
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$279,658
- Other revenue
- -$266,164
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $109,029
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $333,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,869,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,598,918
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $42,179
- Accounting fees
- $115,015
- Occupancy
- $492,601
- Depreciation
- $937,606
- Program services (functional)
- $7,131,800
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,080,760
- Fundraising (functional)
- $531,773
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,652,158
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,620,103
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,972,535
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,647,568
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,277,794
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,356,167
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,291,401
- Gross receipts
- $10,476,524
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 332
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lawler | CEO Officer | 39 | $156,851 | $15,245 |
| Karen Briggs Gwin | CFO Officer | 39 | $154,336 | $7,468 |
| Ash Hussain | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 39 | $119,308 | $7,075 |
| Darla Berry | VP Fund Development Highest-paid employee | 39 | $112,442 | $12,855 |
| Jason Holoubek | Real Estate Development Director Highest-paid employee | 39 | $107,324 | $10,319 |
| Daniel Ortiz | President (as of 02/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Tate Barkley | President (thru 02/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Price | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Elgin Weaver | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Espadas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viola Solomon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Arcos | Director (thru 02/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis Brackett | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ariana Campos | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Clements | Director (thru 02/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Hefner | Director (as of 12/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Winnie Kwok | Director (thru 02/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Meena Rupani | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Cassandra Silvernail | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Frances Valdez | Director (thru 02/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lawler | CEO Officer | 39 | $158,462 | $15,217 |
| Karen Briggs Gwin | CFO Officer | 39 | $154,685 | $12,782 |
| David Barron | Controller Highest-paid employee | 39 | $120,928 | $7,153 |
| Darla Berry | VP Fund Development Highest-paid employee | 39 | $112,629 | $12,152 |
| Jason Holoubek | Real Estate Development Director Highest-paid employee | 39 | $109,942 | $11,835 |
| Miriam Camero | VP Programs Highest-paid employee | 39 | $108,178 | $11,806 |
| Michael Tate Barkley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Bryant | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Ortiz | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Espadas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viola Solomon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Arcos | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis Brackett | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Campo | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Clements | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesus Deanda | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Winnie Kwok | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| John Price | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Meena Rupani | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassandra Silvernail | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Frances Valdez | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Elgin Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LAWLER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $173,014 | $36,966 |
| BRENDA BOCANEGRA | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES Officer | 39 | $112,905 | $21,210 |
| DARLA BERRY | VP, FUND DEVELOPMENT Officer | 39 | $108,760 | $10,420 |
| JASON HOLOUBEK | DIRECTOR, ACQUISITIONS/REHABILIT Officer | 39 | $106,301 | $10,063 |
| TYLER FULLER | FORMER VP Former | 39 | $108,715 | $7,491 |
| DAVID BARRON | CONTROLLER Trustee or director | 39 | $114,025 | $461 |
| KAREN BRIGGS GWIN | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $47,577 | $0 |
| MARIE D ARCOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TATE BARKLEY | VP, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS BRACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BRYANT | VP, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CAMPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA CLEMENTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS DEANDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ESPADAS | TREASURER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WINNIE KWOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHRYN MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PRICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA SILVERNAIL | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIOLA SOLOMON | SEC, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES VALDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ELGIN WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ORTIZ | VP, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA RUPANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3517 IRVINGTON BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77009-5700
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Mary Lawler, 3517 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
- Signed the 990
- Mary Lawler, CEO
- Phone
- (713) 864-8099
- Website
- avenuecdc.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
The mission of Avenue Community Development Corporation ("Avenue") is to invest in people, homes and communities to advance opportunity for all Houstonians. Continued on Schedule O. Avenue's vision is for all Houstonians to have the opportunity to live in quality homes in healthy, vibrant, and inclusive neighborhoods to ensure Houston's future as a world class city.
Program accomplishments
- Affordable Housing: Expenditures relating to the purchase, development, and maintenance of affordable multifamily housing and single-family housing for people living with low to moderate incomes. This activity includes the rental and operation of Avenue's rental portfolio. Avenue Center, the organization's headquarters, also rents space to other nonprofits serving this vulnerable population.Expenses $6,178,299 · revenue $1,981,989
- Family Asset-Building and Other Programs: Promotes homeownership and financial stability through education and counseling. Services include homebuyer education classes, pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure intervention, and matched savings opportunities. During 2025, Avenue provided homebuyer education to 734 households, supported 86 new homeowners, assisted 103 households in preserving their homes, and helped 3 clients access matched savings.Expenses $504,325
- Community Initiatives: Fosters resident engagement, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen neighborhoods. Activities include life-skills training, civic engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy for community improvements. By working with residents, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses, Avenue helps increase public safety, beautify neighborhoods, promote health and wellness, improve educational outcomes, and support local arts and culture.Expenses $449,176 · grants $109,029 · revenue $797,603
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0380602
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,620,103
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,476,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,205,049 | $8,744,333 | $57,620,103 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,106,297 | $16,474,178 | $63,652,158 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,964,102 | $13,906,560 | $87,241,602 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,725,798 | $16,923,376 | $86,609,571 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 76-0380602).
Questions about AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION
- What is the EIN of AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION is 76-0380602.
- Is AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mary Lawler.
- Who are the officers and directors of AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,851 (Mary Lawler, CEO).
- How much revenue does AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,205,049, expenses of $8,744,333 and total assets of $57,620,103 at year end.
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